The Crown will not appeal a decision to discharge a teen who assaulted schoolboy Stephen Dudley before his death last year.
The 18-year-old with permanent name suppression, who attacked 15-year-old Stephen after rugby practice, was discharged without conviction at the start of this month in Auckland High Court.
Justice Helen Winkelmann's decision was challenged by Crown prosecutors who referred the case to the Solicitor-General's office for appeal.
However, in a statement released today, the deputy Solicitor-General said the Crown would not appeal the decision.
"The deputy Solicitor-General has carefully considered the facts and the relevant legislative provisions and has determined that in this particular case there is no jurisdiction to appeal or review the judge's decision," the statement said.